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A small boat rescues a USS West Virginia crew member from the water after the battleship was hit by multiple torpedoes and bombs. Library of Congress, fsa 8e00810 (colourised).
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Pearl Harbor

80 years ago today the Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack on the United States of America.

Residents and Councilors next to the Twist Lane
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War hero captured in mural on side of terrace

Tony Brady, known as “Kelzo”, and Evan Barlow designed the mural which shows First World War veteran Alfred Robert Wilkinson who was a recipient of the Victoria Cross.

Elizabeth McGregor
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Recognising Elizabeth McGregor

Australian Imperial Force Staff Nurse in the Australian Army Nursing Service, Elizabeth McGregor, who was born in Condobolin will be acknowledged for her inspiring career with an unveiling of a Memorial Plaque at Quarantine Station North Head Manly, Sydney on Sunday, 5 December.

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One of Winnipeg’s many war memorials

In just about every destination I have had the privilege of visiting, there is a memorial, monument, or museum dedicated to fallen soldiers.